Tag #Food Security

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Massive Land Transformation to Drylands Creates Global Crisis

A UN report reveals that an area larger than India has irreversibly shifted from humid to dry land since 1990, impacting food systems, poverty, and global water resources, with climate change and agricultural practices cited as key contributors.

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Climate Action
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Turkey's unsustainable meat import policy sparks political debate

Turkey's meat import policy, while offering short-term supply solutions, is deemed unsustainable by the Et ve Süt Kurumu (ESK) General Manager, leading to criticism from the CHP, which highlights the negative impacts on domestic producers, rural economy and food prices.

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\"Angola's Path to Sustainable Prosperity: Harnessing Solar and Soil to Diversify its Economy\"

\"High unemployment in Angola (30%, 53% among youth) and \$3bn annual food imports highlight the need for economic diversification, focusing on the country's vast solar and agricultural resources to create jobs and reduce reliance on oil, which constitutes 30 percent of GDP and over 90 percent of ex...

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USDA Launches Nationwide Raw Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu

The USDA will begin nationwide testing of raw milk for H5N1 bird flu in six states starting December 16, aiming to track and contain the virus's spread in dairy cattle, addressing previous farmer concerns about income loss from quarantines.

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EU Launches Open Application Process for Agri-Food Board

The European Commission launched the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), a consultative body with an open application process, to foster consensus and shape the EU's Vision for Agriculture and Food by February 19, 2025, addressing previous criticisms of exclusivity.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Senegal Halts Peanut Exports to Secure Domestic Supply

Facing harvest delays and insufficient processing capacity, the Senegalese government temporarily banned peanut exports from November 15th, 2024, to secure the domestic market, causing farmer concern over their primary income source.

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Spanish Farmers Protest EU-Mercosur Trade Deal, Citing Insufficient Government Support

Spanish farmers' unions ASAJA and COAG are protesting in Madrid on December 16th, 2024, against insufficient government responses to their issues, particularly concerning the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which exacerbates existing problems with unfair competition from imports.

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2024 on Track to be Warmest Year on Record, Exacerbating Climate Change Impacts

2024 is set to be the warmest year on record, exceeding even 2023, with global mean temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for much of the year, impacting food production and leading to more extreme weather events.

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Climate Action
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Grassland Degradation Threatens Global Food and Climate Security

Grasslands, vital for climate change mitigation and supporting 25% of the global population, are critically underprotected (only 12% protected), suffering degradation from unsustainable practices, impacting food and water security; WWF advocates for integrated land management at COP16.

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Life on Land
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Canadian Food Prices to Rise 3-5% in 2025, Report Says

A new report predicts a 3-5% rise in Canadian food prices in 2025, potentially costing a family of four an extra $800 annually due to climate change, labor issues, new policies, and global events; meat prices may jump up to 6%.

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$1 Billion in US Aid for Drought-Stricken Africa

U.S. President Joe Biden announced $1 billion in new humanitarian aid on December 3, 2024, in Luanda, Angola, to address the food insecurity crisis affecting over 30 million people in southern Africa due to historic droughts exacerbated by El Niño, with funds channeled through USAID and the State De...

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Sierra Leone's Rice Crisis and the Quest for Self-Sufficiency

Sierra Leone faces a severe food insecurity crisis due to high rice prices. The government aims to achieve rice self-sufficiency through a large-scale plan, but concerns exist regarding its impact on smallholder farmers.

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